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Lead Software Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$154K - $164K/yr

Apply knowledge of financial industry with Symitar API (SymXchange / SymConnect) and platforms such ... Azure DevOps (5 yrs) 3 days per week (remote work allowed); must live within normal commuting ...

Symitar PowerOn, Java, Python, SQL, TypeScript, and other proprietary programming languages. * Experience with modern development frameworks such as React, Angular, .NET, Bootstrap, Spring, Django ...

Lead Software Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$154K - $164K/yr

Apply knowledge of financial industry with Symitar API (SymXchange / SymConnect) and platforms such ... Azure DevOps. (5 yrs); 3 days per week (remote work allowed); must live within normal commuting ...

Enterprise Architect

Santa Ana, CA · On-site

$146K - $182K/yr

Symitar customizations, batch jobs, flat-file/EDI interfaces, on-prem services, and custom ... Mentors' senior engineers and technical leads in good architecture practices and patterns, helping ...

Automation Platform Engineer

Tacoma, WA · On-site

$90K - $135K/yr

Sound Credit Union is currently seeking an Automation Platform Engineer to join our team! If you ... Experience with Symitar tools and patterns, including PowerOn, batch options, SymXchange, Power ...

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How much do symitar programmer jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 30, 2026, the average hourly pay for symitar programmer in the United States is $39.54, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $25.72 and $51.44 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Symitar Programmer job?

A Symitar Programmer is responsible for developing, maintaining, and customizing the Symitar Episys core processing system used by credit unions. They write PowerOn scripts, create custom reports, and integrate third-party applications to enhance system functionality. This role requires proficiency in PowerOn programming, Symitar’s proprietary scripting language, and a strong understanding of financial institution operations.

What types of projects or tasks can a Symitar Programmer expect to work on each day?

As a Symitar Programmer, you can expect to spend your days developing and maintaining custom PowerOn scripts, troubleshooting system issues, and supporting the integration of third-party applications with the Symitar Episys core system. You’ll often collaborate with credit union staff to understand their operational needs and translate them into technical solutions, as well as respond to user requests for system enhancements or reports. Routine tasks may also include performing software upgrades, conducting code reviews, and documenting changes for compliance and audit purposes. This dynamic role often involves both independent work and teamwork within IT, lending, and operations departments.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Symitar Programmer position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Symitar Programmer, you need a solid background in programming (particularly PowerOn), database management, and experience with Symitar’s Episys core processing system, often supported by a degree in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with tools such as PowerOn scripting, Symitar Episys, SQL, and an understanding of credit union operations is highly beneficial. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, communication, and problem-solving skills help set candidates apart. These qualifications and attributes are crucial to effectively customize and maintain Symitar systems, ensuring reliable financial operations and organizational efficiency.

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Associate Application Developer

Associate Application Developer

Elevations Credit Union

Broomfield, CO • On-site, Remote

$65K - $81K/yr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 10 days ago


Job description

If you join our team, here are some of the perks you can expect:
  • A competitive total rewards package with 4 weeks paid time off for full-time employees, work anniversary paid time off, paid volunteer time off, and 12 paid holidays
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans with employer contributions to supercharge your Health Savings Account
  • Up to a 4% match on 401(k) contributions
  • Up to twelve weeks of fully paid parental leave
  • An extensive Employee Assistance Program that provides personalized care options for your whole household
  • Ample opportunity to learn, develop and grow with access to LinkedIn Learning, career and leadership development programs, job shadowing, a mentor program, and tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year
Location: 

Broomfield, CO - Elevations Basecamp

This role can be performed on site at the location above, or remotely for any individual who resides in the state of Colorado.

Summary/Objective:

The Associate Application Developer works under the guidance of the Application Development team to provide top quality solutions that meet application solution needs of Elevations Credit Union business line departments. This is an early career role responsible for translating software requirements into well-designed solutions; working with 'off the shelf' software, modifying it and integrating it into the existing architecture; and maintaining programs for business applications.  

Essential Functions:
  • Collaborate with business stakeholders to identify opportunities for system enhancements and optimizations.
  • Analyze business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
  • Create, analyze, review, and modify programs for data processing and applications using JHA Symitar PowerOn programming language.
  • Utilizes sound software development life cycle (SDLC) practices and accurately follows established procedures for delivering application solutions that support critical business strategies.
  • Collaborates with third-party vendors to ensure the seamless implementation, maintenance, and support of software and hardware that integrates with Symitar and other applications.
  • Commits application configuration updates to stage / test environment and plans for rollbacks.
  • Troubleshoots issues and resolving incidents in support of existing production applications and initiates action to correct quality problems or notifies others of issues as appropriate.
Reports to: 

Application Development Manager

Manages:

This role does not have supervisory responsibility.

Required Education and Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems or other related field or equivalent work experience.
  • Proficiency in one or more programming languages supporting enterprise financial institution platforms.
  • Experience in a financial institution developing and supporting business applications environments.
  • Experience in systems analysis, application development, testing, technical documentation, job scheduling, and report writing.
  • Fundamental understanding of and experience with at least one of the following areas: Retail Operations, Lending Operations, Financial Backoffice Operations.
Preferred Skills, Education, and Experience:
  • One (1) year experience with financial institution technologies: FIS, Fiserv, FIS - Corelation KeyStone, Finastra, Jack Henry (Symitar, Synapsys, Synergy, SymXchange, ARCU), Alkami, COTS, Image Center, OpCon, etc.
  • Technical hands-on experience with Jack Henry Symitar proprietary programming (PowerOn/RepGen), SQL development for relational databases, HTML, and Java Script.
  • Ability to program in at least one programming language, such as C#, Java, PHP, COBOL, or RPG, HTML, JavaScript etc.
  • Command of one or more scripting languages (PowerShell, Bash).
  • Familiarity with the Unix operating system, Unix shell scripting, or similar.
  • Project management experience in an iterative project management methodology. Ie. Agile, Scum, Kanban.
  • Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) certification, or previous work within an ITIL environment.
Work Environment:

Elevations uses multi-factor authentication to keep our data safe. As such, a personal smart phone is a requirement for employment with us. This job operates in an office setting and routinely uses standard office equipment.

Physical Requirements:

Sitting frequently, walking occasionally, use of hands frequently, hearing constantly, talking frequently, exerting up to 10 lbs of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull, or move objects.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

Full time / 40 hours per week

Classification:

Exempt

Compensation:

The person hired into this position will likely earn between $65,430.37 and $81,788.09, plus annual bonus.

Actual compensation offered may vary from the posted hiring range based on factors such as relevant experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business sector, licensure requirements and/or skill level, and will be finalized at the time of offer.

Anticipated Application Window:

This role is anticipated to close within 45 days from the date of posting. However, if the position has not been filled, Elevations may keep the application period open longer.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.